The Greater Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

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1 The Greater June 2007 Columbia Organist A Publication of the Greater Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists The Greater Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists June AGO Meeting The Taylor Festival Singers Dr. Robert Taylor, Director Saturday, June 16, at 7 PM Charleston's Preeminent Professional Choir Repertoire to include R. Vaughan Williams' glorious MASS IN G MINOR Admission AGO Members receive free admission Saint Peter's Catholic Church 1529 Assembly Street (at Taylor) Columbia, SC Deadline for information to be included in The Greater Columbia Organist is the 20 th of each month. Distribution normally occurs around the first of the month. Send information to Tony Roof, tonyroof@windstream.net. Send information for AGO e- mail news to Susan Sturkie, sloopystur@aol.com. If you have program suggestions for next year, please send them to Tony Roof or any other board member before June 30, Watch your regular mail for a Dues Renewal Form. June AGO Meeting Page 1 Upcoming Concerts Page 2 Member News Page 4 AGO Region IV Convention Page 5 Current Openings Page 6

2 St. Timothy s Episcopal Church 900 Calhoun St. Summer Concerts June 5 - Elaine Sandberg, organ June 19 - Joseph Rackers, piano July 10 - John Fowler July 24 - Miller-Rowe consort Concert 12 noon/lunch - Reservation by Monday a.m. Pipe Organ Encounter June There are still 4 openings for our region s POE (Pipe Organ Encounter), to be held June at Stetson University in Deland, FL, and hosted by the Central Florida chapter. This is an amazing opportunity for teen organists and pianists to learn and socialize together. SUMMER CHORUS AT USC! You re invited to participate in one or both of our 2007 summer choruses. There s no audition required. Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m., in Room 006 School of Music. Please come a little early for the first rehearsal, to register and get your music. Rehearsal: Performances: Conductors: Accompanist: Repertoire: Rehearsal: Performances: Conductors: Accompanist: Repertoire: Summer I Chorus Begins Tuesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m., Room 006 School of Music Friday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 1, 3:00 p.m. St. Peter s Catholic Church Carol J. Krueger, assisted by doctoral student Tim Sexton Mark Husey Josef Rheinberger s Mass in A for Women s Voices, Mass in F for Men s Voices, SATB secular partsongs Summer II Chorus Begins Tuesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., Room 006 School of Music Sunday, August 5, 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 7, 7:30 p.m. Rutledge Chapel, USC Horseshoe Larry Wyatt, assisted by doctoral student Bobby Helms Rosemarie Suniga G.F. Handel s Solomon For non-student participants, there is a $10 fee per person, due at the first rehearsal for each chorus. We hope you ll decide to join us this summer. 2

3 USC Summer Chorus Concert Friday 29 June at 7:30 PM Sunday 1 July at 3 PM Dr. Carol Krueger, Clinician Works of Josef Rheinberger Free Admission Saint Peter's Catholic Church 1529 Assembly Street (at Taylor) Columbia, SC Purity Concert Series A Celebration of Music Purity Presbyterian Church 135 Wylie Street Chester, South Carolina Michael Grant Organ Recital 4:00 pm Sunday, June 3 Associate Organist, Christ Episcopal Church Charlotte, NC J. Michael Grant is the Associate Director of Music and Organist at Christ Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to his coming to Christ Church, he served on the faculty of Newberry College and Limestone College. A native of South Carolina, J. Michael Grant completed the Bachelor of Arts degree in organ performance at Newberry College, the Master of Music degree in organ performance at Converse College, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance at the Catholic University of America. His teachers include Robert Grogan, Larry Smith, and Marie-Claire Alain. Shirley Fishburne Organ Recital 4:00 pm Sunday, July 1 Including an anthem with the Purity Choir Free admission to all events. Dr. Shirley Fishburne, well known regional organist will present an organ recital including an anthem selection with the Purity Chancel Choir. This year, Dr. Fishburne is presenting recitals around the country in support of the renovation of Winthrop University s D. B. Johnson Memorial Organ. 3

4 It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Edith Hooten, who so faithfully served the AGO. For the past six years, she served as District Convener for the state of Florida. She was a Past Dean of the Tampa Chapter and had also served on the Regional Nominating Committee. Condolences may go to her son, Thomas Hooten & Family at 1414 West Alicia, Tampa, FL Member News Congratulations to member Heather Janney who was married to Britt Cooper on May 26, Now available from Bill Bates published by Concordia : From our very own member, Bill Bates. This work was commissioned by the 2007 Sewanee Church Music Conference; Gerre Hancock is to play it there in July. 4

5 the big picture: Four days of amazing aritsts playing magnificent music on outstanding organs Visit our Convention website at Contact us for general information at southeastern organ festival June Atlanta WORSHIP Join the AGO Region IV Conventioneers in uplifting worship held at three churches in the downtown Atlanta area. new south new organs new music CONCERTS Amazing Artists Grand Venues Outstanding Organs ELIZABETH & RAYMOND CHENAULT Monday, June 18, 8:00 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church 634 W. Peachtree Street, NW (404) ROBERTA GARY Tuesday, June 19, 8:00 p.m. St. Bartholomew s Episcopal Church 1790 LaVista Road, NE (404) MARY PRESTON Wednesday, June 20, 8:15 p.m. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church 3180 Peachtree Road, NW (404) Service of Evening Prayer Wednesday, June 20, 3:45 p.m. Festival Singers, Dr. William Baker, director; Sue Goddard, organist Dr. Don Saliers, liturgist Dr. John Beyers, liturgist Grace United Methodist Church 458 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE (404) AGO Region IV Convention Hymn Festival Sunday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. David Arcus, organist Barbara Brown Taylor, liturgist First Presbyterian Church 1328 Peachtree St., NE (404) Service of Matins Tuesday, June 19, 11:15 a.m. Albert Ahlstrom, Bruce Neswick, Scott Atchison, David Fishburn, Michael Stewart, Choirs of St. Philip s & Peachtree Road UMC Dr. William Porter, liturgist Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Road, NW (404)

6 Pre-Convention Concert Diane Bish & Nicholas Bowden Two Organs Two Organists One Great Night! Saturday, June 16, :30 p.m. Peachtree Presbyterian Church 3434 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA contact the Church for ticket information at or online at Post-Convention Concert featuring Ahreum Han Don t Miss Out on this wonderful concert! Friday, June 22, :00 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist Church 3100 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA for more information, contact the church at For general convention information visit To register contact Jeff Daniel, registrar, th Street, NE unit 11, Atlanta, GA ( ) Contact us at Convention2007@agoatlanta.org POSITIONS AVAILABLE Please contact Susan Sturkie ( or sloopystur@aol.com) to update this information or for more information on these openings. BISHOPVILLE Bishopville Presbyterian Church, Organist, 150 members Pilcher restored in Contact Leon E. Hunt at leon.hunt@caresouth-carolina.com or resume to bvlpcusa@ftc-i.net or mail to P.O. Box 66, Bishopville, SC First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 144, Bishopville, SC Part-time Accompanist (piano and/or organ) and Part-time Music Director (one choir). Send resume ATTN: Personnel Committee at the church address. For more information, contact Beth Hedegor, Ministry Assistant at (8-1, Mon.- Thur.) COLUMBIA Christ the King Lutheran Church, 7239 Patterson Road, 29209, PO Box 9161, Columbia, , 803/ Parish musician; Weekly Eucharist at 10:45 Sunday and seasonal services. Blended style of worship using three hymnals, piano and organ. Organ is an 1861 E and G G Hook tracker, one manual. Knowledge of liturgical style of worship helpful. Please call Pastor Karen Hawkins at 803/ or send a resume to the mailing address above. Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2659 Two Notch Rd., Organist & Full time Music Director and Worship Leader with other responsibilities (2 people). Services Sun. a.m. & p.m. 1 Choir Practice. Contact Rev. Ron Bryan at

7 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2215 Devine St. (Five Points) Organist and Choirmaster for 10:30 Sunday and seasonal services. Pre-service choir warm-up and rehearsal after 10:30 service. Liturgical worship. Pipe organ, 2 manual. Permanent commitment ideal however we are willing to consider short term contracts such as 3 or 6 month. Salary: AGO guidelines. Please contact Rev. Christopher Burger at (803) or via at pastor@holytrinitylutheranchurchlcms.com. Saint Peter s Catholic Church, 1529 Assembly Street, Apprentice in Sacred Music Historic Saint Peter's Catholic Church, established in 1821, seeks a talented and motivated student with a passion for musical excellence and the desire to learn organ, choral, and administrative skills in a multicultural, urban parish setting. The goal is to assist in the artistic and pastoral formation of young musicians for ministry in music. The successful candidate will support our music ministry via musical and administrative participation in the Gallery Choir, and assisting in an active concert series and learning solo organ repertoire, accompaniments, hymns, and improvisation in various styles. Honoraria is provided for substituting for weekend Masses, weddings, and funerals. III/36 Peragallo pipe in a magnificent acoustic, both a part of a critically acclaimed restoration in See choral rep listings and organ specs at Send letter of inquiry to Mark Husey at Liturgy@visitstpeters.org CONWAY St. James Catholic Church, 1071 Academy Drive, Conway, SC Director of Music and Liturgy. Proficient in keyboard and choral directing. The candidate should have a good command of Catholic liturgy and be enthusiastic about both traditional and current trends in liturgical music. Knowledge of Spanish language a plus. Call Father Rick or Joan Cato at (843) HARTSVILLE St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Campus Drive, Hartsville, SC Organist position. Cassavant Organ. The church is located directly across from the Elizabeth Boatwright Performing Arts Center on the Coker College campus. Services are Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. with choir rehearsal on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. There are other special services occasionally throughout the church year such as choral evensong and Holy Week. The church has a part-time choir director who can also substitute at the organ when needed. If interested, please contact Father Michael Ridgill at or Candace Holcombe, choir director, at (home) or (office).Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. IRMO-CHAPIN Dutch Fork Choral Society. Dutch Fork Choral Society is in search of a music director. Established community choir. Rehearsal once a week, concerts twice a year. Irmo - Chapin area. Contact Lill Mood at ISLE OF PALMS St. Mark s Lutheran Church, Parish Musician. One Sunday service, plus Lent, Advent, Christmas, and Blessing of the Animals. Direction of choir, assistant with building music program. Please send letter and resume to Pr. Mefferd, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, PO Box 81,Isle of Palms, SC or stmarksiop@bellsouth.net LEXINGTON Lexington United Methodist Church, Organist. Two Sunday morning services, Wed. practice, Advent, Lent. Traditional/Classical style. Contact Dr. Jerry Gatch, Choir Director, Day , Night or jgatch@lexington1.net LUGOFF St. John s United Methodist Church, Organist. 2 Sunday morning services. Apply in writing to St. John s UMC, att: Mrs. Lea Ann O Quinn, P.O. Box 218, Lugoff, SC or call the church office at

8 NEWBERRY Summer Memorial Lutheran Church is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Director of Music Ministries / Organist. This part-time position (16-20 hours per week) consists of one Sunday worship service plus any additional seasonal services (i.e. Advent, Lent, etc.) Weekly rehearsals with the adult choir, the children s choir, and the handbell choir. This individual will also work closely with the Pastor and the Worship and Music Committee in selecting a wide variety of music to enhance the worship service. Knowledge of traditional Lutheran Liturgy and contemporary praise music is an asset to this position. All interested persons should submit a resume to Wanda Amick, Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, 1609 Milligan Street, Newberry, SC 29108, or by to summermemorial@bellsouth.net. Deadline for resume is March 1, ORANGEBURG The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Orangeburg, SC seeking the services of an Organist/Choir Director. Part-time position. To direct Adult & Children s choirs and to play organ for Sunday service. Competitive salary. To start as soon as January Call: (803) The Rev. Dr. Frank E. Larisey. SENECA Eternal Shepherd Lutheran Church, Choir accompanist. Contact Lars Helland, larsh@alltel.net cell: Home: SPARTANBURG St. John Lutheran Church has an opening for a part time contemporary worship leader with experience blending keyboard, guitar, bass, violin and flute. The congregation is also looking for a part time director of youth & children s ministry, with a degree or experience. These two positions may be combined into one full time position. Please send resume to St. John Lutheran Church, 415 S. Pine St., Spartanburg, SC ST. MATTHEWS St. Paul United Methodist Church, 202 East Bridge St., St. Matthews, S. C Organist, Moeller Pipe Organ, Sun. 11:00 Service, Wed. Practice 7:00 8:30. Contact Julia Helen Garris at (803) or mgarris@sc.rr.com. SUMTER Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Dr., Sumter SC 29150, is seeking a part-time organist to serve as accompanist for choirs and instrumental music for all worship services and rehearsals as necessary. Send resume to church. For more information: aldersgate@ftc-i.net, or OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC St. Luke Lutheran Church, Part time position includes one weekly worship service, weekly voice and handbell choir rehearsals, seasonal/special worship services. Salary based on experience. We are a growing congregation in beautiful coastal North Carolina.Fax resume to , to stlukeelca@atmc.net or call